Operations Manager (Remote)

Full-Time, Remote, Exempt Position

THE ORGANIZATION

MISSION

As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.

VISION

Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.

OVERVIEW

As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992 that promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all, can be achieved by compelling corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement, shareholder advocacy, research, publishing scorecards, and other innovative and legal actions.

COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)

As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.

THE POSITION

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Are you a detailed-oriented person who prides themselves on being fast and responsive? Someone who views themselves as the Alfred Pennyworth to As You Sow’s super-heroics in changing the world? Do you fill with excitement every time you learn something new? Do you have some inkling of how a Communications department, a Development department, as well as a Programs department operates? Most of all, are you an equanimous person that stays focused while juggling many plates?

The Operations Manager is the structural support for As You Sow. You will be the liaison between staff and the services we need to be effective in our work. IT needs to be a forte. You will ensure systems are in place so that each department runs smoothly and effectively. You will also be a systems thinker looking at organization-wide structural efficiencies. You will need awareness and foresight so that the different departments seamlessly operate alone and in coordination, allowing for multiple overlapping projects where needed. Central to As You Sow’s innovative approach to changing corporations for good, this role provides an opportunity to keep systems humming with calm intention.

In addition, you will work with the HR and Operations Senior Manager to help develop training programs as well as be the backup in payroll/benefit management duties. Lastly, you will be supervising the HR and Operations Associate.

Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt

Start date: Position will be open until filled

Reports to: HR & Operations Senior Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Weekly planning with CEO, President, and HR & Operations Senior Manager
• Supervise Operations Associate
• Oversee and develop
  • IT
  • Operations
  • Software systems, including coordinating the interface of programs
  • Security
  • Systems like
    • Phones
    • Shipping
    • SOP’s
  • Annual Retreat implementation
• Manage passwords, assets, purchasing, security, subscriptions
• Ensure staff have their operational needs met
• Be fluent (or trainable) in the following software programs and oversee staff training in same:
  • Microsoft Office
    • Primarily Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Salesforce
  • Wrike (including e.g. creating blueprints in Wrike)
  • Smartsheet
  • Zoom

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in operations or office management, including IT
• Love of teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SalesForce, and project management programs (Wrike a plus)
• Excellent comprehension skills
• Excellent interpersonal engagement and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to act independently, communicate frequently, and ask questions when needed
• Demonstrated commitment to progressive social and environmental change
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and commitment to excellence
• Openness to learning from others and developing new professional and personal skills
• Advanced Excel skills a plus
• Sense of humor appreciated

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US

• Salary: $80,000 to $85,000
• Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, Life, LTD, Voluntary Life, Employee Assistance Program, 401K, parental leave, phone stipend, 18 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and 10 vacation days in first year of employment (15 vacation days each subsequent year).
• A team with passion and fun
• A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Please apply through our job site. Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We thank all applicants for your interest.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other people from communities traditionally underrepresented in the environmental and energy efficiency sectors, are encouraged to apply.

As You Sow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org

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